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South Africa’s utility Eskom reports stable power supply, adequate emergency reserves
South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom has reported that the system remains stable and resilient ahead of expected colder winter temperatures.
Nigerian startup Salpha Energy secures $1.3mn funding from Shell-founded All On to boost solar operations
Nigerian clean energy startup Salpha Energy has received a $1.3mn investment from All On, an impact investor established and backed by Shell (UK) to drive growth of the country’s off-grid energy market.
South African IPP NOA Group reaches financial close on 350MW solar power project
South African energy trader and independent power producer NOA Group (NOA) has reached financial close on a 349-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in central South Africa.
AfDB approves $184.1mn financing package for Obelisk Solar PV Project in southern Egypt
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $184.1mn financing package to support the Obelisk Solar PV Project in Qena, southern Egypt, the largest of its kind on the continent.
South Africa secures $1.5bn World Bank infrastructure modernisation loan
The World Bank has approved a $1.5bn loan to help revive South Africa’s power utility Eskom, and rail and ports manager Transnet.
Kenya Power to acquire 2,400 electricity meters by September in push to expand access
Kenya Power is set to acquire at least 2,400 electricity meters by September after closing a competitive tender last week for the supply of low voltage current transformers (LVCT) meters.
Lagos off-grid power output exceeds national grid amid infrastructure challenges
Off-grid electricity generation in Lagos State has surpassed Nigeria’s national grid-connected capacity, reflecting a growing dependence on decentralised energy systems due to persistent infrastructure deficiencies.
South Africa needs clear strategy to avert gas supply crisis, industrial users say
South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has discussed measures to address critical gas sector infrastructure, policy and pricing developments with government energy departments and intensive industrial gas users.
South Africa's Coega Green Ammonia Project advances after associated 1,400MW solar cluster permitted
African Clean Energy Developments, partner, reach financial close for 140-MW wind farm in South Africa
South Africa’s African Clean Energy Developments and the Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa) have reached financial close and have started constructing a 140-MW wind farm in the country.
Greencoat Renewables lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Greencoat Renewables (Greencoat), an Irish investment company investing primarily in Irish and Euro-denominated European wind farms and renewable energy infrastructure, secondarily listed on South Africa’s JSE on June 9.
Shuka Minerals advances Rukwa coal mine restart in Tanzania after JSE debut
Shuka Minerals Plc, an Africa-focused mine operator and developer, is moving forward with the restart of its Rukwa Coal Mine in western Tanzania following its admission to trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on May 21, 2025.
Concerns raised over electricity traders’ access to Eskom’s virtual wheeling network in South Africa
Concerns have been raised following an indication from South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom that licensed electricity traders cannot yet use the virtual wheeling system on its network.
Nigerian electricity firms raise tariffs by 107% but record $130mn revenue shortfall
Nigerian electricity distribution companies raised consumer tariffs by 107% in the first quarter of 2025 but still posted a revenue shortfall of NGN202.6bn ($130mn)
Chinese investors drive growth in Zimbabwean energy projects
Independent power producers (IPPs) are developing up to 16,000 megawatts (MW) of energy projects to help power Zimbabwe’s largest consumers, with Chinese companies leading the drive.
South Africa’s government seeks to halve time for renewables deployment
In South Africa, it currently takes at least three years for a renewable energy project to go from planning to feeding electricity into the national grid. But the government wants to halve this timeline.
IEA report highlights challenges and opportunities for energy investments in Africa
Africa is encountering fresh challenges and opportunities as the nature and origin of investment flows into the continent continue to change.
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone would be among the first countries in Africa to implement 5G technology at scale using renewable energy sources. Broadband penetration in the country is now at just 20.7%.
Ghana’s fuel levy draws international attention amid mounting energy debt crisis
Ghana’s former energy minister has defended the government’s new GHS1 ($0.10) fuel levy, describing it as a necessary intervention to tackle the country’s worsening energy sector debt and systemic under-recovery in electricity costs.
Ivory Coast opens tenders for 200-MW solar-plus-storage projects
Ivory Coast has launched tenders for the development of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 200 MW, each integrated with 33 MWh of battery storage
Sahara Power and Crescendough launch 180-MW Afam II plant to boost Nigerian grid
Sahara Power Group and Crescendough Nigeria have commissioned the 180-MW Afam II power plant in Rivers State, adding new capacity to Nigeria’s national electricity grid.
Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA
Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.
Zimbabwe-Zambia revive plan for building of 2,400-MW hydropower plant
Zimbabwe and neighbouring Zambia have established a special team to court investment into a joint $5bn hydropower project that has been delayed by funding and environmental issues.
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